What is ECMO Medical Abbreviation

What is ECMO Medical Abbreviation - The medical abbreviation "ECMO" stands for "Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation." ECMO is a life support technique used in critical care medicine to provide temporary support for the heart and lungs when they are unable to function adequately on their own. During ECMO, blood is diverted from the body through large cannulas (tubes) to an ECMO machine. The machine acts as an artificial lung and heart by oxygenating the blood and removing carbon dioxide. The oxygenated blood is then returned to the body, bypassing the heart and lungs. This process helps provide necessary oxygenation and support to the body's organs and tissues. ECMO is typically used in cases of severe respiratory failure or heart failure that are unresponsive to conventional

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